Just wanted to post some pictures of the dome I build over my 15x30 pool. I have a lot of tress so did not want to use the traditional closing method. In spring my plan is to raise the dome by 3 feet and cover it with clear vinyl.
I also was thinking PVC - it looked white in the original photo. I will change my bet on behavior under load, now that I see the conduit
Still curious how you are stabilizing the arches? The lengthwise elements are hard to see in the picture.
I would be interested to see how it holds up under weather & snow loads. Arches are strong and can handle the weight as long as the ends are fixed. Is that wire connecting each end of the arch horizontally? I would make sure those arch ends cant move!
Do you plan to swim under the clear poly after you raise it? Or what is the point of going clear poly in the Spring?
Yes, my plan is to keep the cover up all summer after I change it to clear vinyl. Due to trees, my pool does not get that much sun so I want to use the green house effect to keep the water warm. I dont like to manage bubble solar cover either.
Yes there is wire connecting each end of the arch. I am planning to keep the dome free of snow as much as possible.
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imamol - That picture was exactly what I needed. Now I've a new project for this weekend!!
Please let me know how it goes.